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This dataset gives the observed cross-tabulation of the test under evaluation (nucleic acid amplification test) and the reference test. In studies 1 and 2, the reference test was a culture test, in studies 3 and 4 it was a composite reference test of culture and clinical data (including signs, symptoms and clinical response to empiric TB therapy) and in studies 5 to 11 it was a composite reference test of culture and biopsy.
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A matrix with 11 observations on the following 4 variables.
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Observed individuals who tested positive on both tests
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Observed individuals who tested positive on the test under evaluation and negative on the reference test
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Observed individuals who tested negative on the test under evaluation and positive on the reference test
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Observed individuals who tested negative on both tests
Pai, M. et al. (2004) Nucleic acid amplification in the diagnosis of tuberculous pleuritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Infect Dis 2004, 4:6.
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